Answer to Question #280408 in Biochemistry for neert

Question

explain the role of antioxidant enzymes in aging

Answer 1

In the last decade, it has become apparent that ROS play more complex roles in ageing than simply causing damage. This includes the induction of signalling pathways that protect against/repair cell damage. Cells encode a variety of enzymes that metabolise ROS, some of which reduce them to less reactive species.k